Asmat Ritual Bone Dagger for Captured Enemy Sacrifice

An Asmat ritual bone dagger, these were used to kill captured…
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An Asmat ritual bone dagger, these were used to kill captured enemies at the sight of whirlpools in the River which is where powerful spirits dwell. 30 cm

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